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How much was the Hoverboard? Make a front facade of Grayskull for that amount -- what? $200 - $250 -- on pre-order.
A quick "sketch" of it -- no tooling, sculpting or anything until it "makes" and gets enough pre-orders.
I'd pre-order that.

And I'm thinking bcrduke is right. They would want a big grayskull mold ready for a movie retail line...

I would think they wouldn't use this mold for a movie retail version though. Wouldn't that upset fans that forked over $200 for the castle only to have a cheaper version of the same thing hit retail? Being that mass produced, the cost would probably be half what we'd pay on matty (maybe even cheaper factoring in shipping). I could see it falling in the $120 range like a certain sewer playset. If they were doing it to get ready for the retail version, I personally would wait for retail.

I probably won't buy Castle Grayskull because at this point in the game, I don't have faith in Mattel to deliver me the quality I expect in a $200+ toy, and I don't have faith that they will make good on any issues that plague the whole production run. It's too much money for me to risk. I say there's a 50/50 chance at least that something significant goes wrong with this. Think about how many newly tooled parts are required... If Mattel put in writing that they will fix any production run issues and not just offer to replace individual units, then I would be much more likely to purchase one. But that will never happen because of their legal department or their cheapness.

I probably won't buy Castle Grayskull because at this point in the game, I don't have faith in Mattel to deliver me the quality I expect in a $200+ toy, and I don't have faith that they will make good on any issues that plague the whole production run. It's too much money for me to risk. I say there's a 50/50 chance at least that something significant goes wrong with this. Think about how many newly tooled parts are required... If Mattel put in writing that they will fix any production run issues and not just offer to replace individual units, then I would be much more likely to purchase one. But that will never happen because of their legal department or their cheapness.

I'd say give it a chance. If it is faulty and replacements aren't doing the job, then ask for a refund. Trust me, you can get a refund.

There's something to this---^ I've only ever been about the action figures. That being said, I know that the Greyskull playset has been an uber grail for many fans probably since before this line started, so seeing it potentially reach fruition is truly something. And yes, I'd even support that with a purchase just to see it done. I can always find room for a gigantic playset somewhere... as long as the quality is in alignment with the cost- which in this case is significant.

I would think they wouldn't use this mold for a movie retail version though. Wouldn't that upset fans that forked over $200 for the castle only to have a cheaper version of the same thing hit retail? Being that mass produced, the cost would probably be half what we'd pay on matty (maybe even cheaper factoring in shipping). I could see it falling in the $120 range like a certain sewer playset. If they were doing it to get ready for the retail version, I personally would wait for retail.

ToyGuru has long said that a version of the Matty CG (this was way before it was even a real possibility) could show up at retail. If it does it would be very different, with less paint apps and less stuff in general. So if this shows up at retail I'd expect all of that, and for it possibly to be scaled down. Those are all big ifs. So I think either way fans shouldn't feel cheated or anything as no matter what they are sure to be getting a superior version.

ToyGuru has long said that a version of the Matty CG (this was way before it was even a real possibility) could show up at retail. If it does it would be very different, with less paint apps and less stuff in general. So if this shows up at retail I'd expect all of that, and for it possibly to be scaled down. Those are all big ifs. So I think either way fans shouldn't feel cheated or anything as no matter what they are sure to be getting a superior version.

As long as it is a Superior version I can see that, though I'll probably still wait if I get it at all.

Maybe with shipping internationally, but in the US, I don't think it will hit $300.

Re-read.....I said it'd be closer to the $300 mark. And yes shipping will obviously be more for international customers. It always is. The $200 was just an estimate given out by TG himself at PC. If they're going all out. I for one don't want any detail missed or CG stone untouched. I want all the bells & whistles. So if that means more cha ching. So be it....bring on CG!!

People are forgetting that Mr Toyguru wants us to pre order Castle Grayskull before we get a proper look at it! More blind faith.

Yup, which is exactly what many fans have been begging for. You can't get a proper look at something that doesn't exist. Lots of people were asking for a pre-order based on NOTHING. We are at least getting a B-sheet before they go on sale.

I'd say give it a chance. If it is faulty and replacements aren't doing the job, then ask for a refund. Trust me, you can get a refund.

Likely with an effort akin to the labors of Hercules.

The point here is a very valid one, and is precisely the cost of the way Mattel does business. A lot of folks have a very legitimate fear that the final product will be flawed, and a lot of recent foul-ups to base that on. Given Mattel's likely line of "this is your Grayskull" if there are major problems, I can understand some folks being hesitant. This is where a lack of credibility starts hitting the corporate pocketbook.

I really hope this goes through, but I also feel for the folks who balk at committing another $250 to Matty given their track record.

"I will use this power for all the good that can be done, to work for peace, to encourage virtue, and above all, to preserve life in all its forms..." Superman

Let's be realistic here folks. Whether the castle costs a hundred bucks, two hundred, or three hundred, it's ALWAYS going to cost money for shipping. It's a play set and play sets are heavy. It's unavoidable. lets not hold that against Mattel in advance! This was a given from the start that it would not be cheap.

Originally Posted by Emiliano

The harsh reality is that the Horde were originally intended for POP, and they have always been intended for POP. Filmation developed the characters for the POP cartoon. It's a fact.